Description
Data & Democracy Postdoctoral Scholars
The Data Science Institute (DSI), the Department of Computer Science, and the Center for Effective Government (CEG) at the University of Chicago invite applications for Postdoctoral Scholars who wish to advance cutting-edge interdisciplinary data-driven approaches, methods, and applications in research related to data, disinformation, digital media and the foundations of our modern democracy.
The Data & Democracy Initiative is a unique collaboration between computer scientists, statisticians and political scientists that conducts cross-disciplinary research, convenes key stakeholders, and circulates and amplifies the findings needed to protect democracy in the digital age. The initiative investigates critical questions concerning the impact of misinformation on effective government, how online communication translates into offline political behavior, and the implications of the consolidation of online media platforms for free speech.
The DSI executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of data science as a new discipline by advancing interdisciplinary research, partnerships with industry, government, and social impact organizations, and a holistic approach to data science education. The CEG was founded in 2019 with an ambitious but vital mission: to strengthen democratic institutions and improve the capacity of government to solve public problems.
This program provides postdocs with the opportunity to pursue original research on significant questions applying data science with the Data and Democracy research initiative and its affiliated researchers. Our positions carry a competitive salary, generous research funding allowances, and benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
Contact:
For questions about this application, please contact: data-science@uchicago.edu.